Srinagar, Apr 23 (KNS): Clashes erupted in Batamaloo area of Srinagar on Saturday after a civilian and traffic policeman had minor scuffle over some minor issues.
According to an official, Nasrulla Mir, son of Abdul Razaq Mir of Dharwani Batmaloo was stopped by traffic cops at Batamaloo and asked to produce documents of his vehicle during which there was scuffle between cop and the youth.
According to eye-witnesses, clashes erupted between youth and forces in Batamaloo area after the incident took place.
Locals said that police disbursed tear smoke shells to disperse the agitated protesters in the area.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
An official told KNS that a traffic police man and a civilian had minor scuffle over some issues. “We are currently investigating the matter,” he said.
Meanwhile, SSP traffic City, Maqsood-ul-Zaman told KNS that the cop suffered severe injuries during the incident and was shifted to police hospital for treatment. “He suffered a fracture to his nose and got six stitches as well,” he said, adding that the cop was shifted to SMHS hospital from police hospital for specialized treatment. (KNS)